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'Corn sweat' will add to punishing heat, humidity in Midwest this week.
The process is officially known as evapotranspiration, which is how plants, including corn, release water vapor into the ...
What Is ‘Corn Sweat’ And How Does It Make Heat Waves Worse?
As temperatures heat up across the Midwest, a phenomenon known as ‘corn sweat’ can make the heat feel even worse. Through a ...
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'Corn sweat' drives up humidity in Ohio as midsummer heat wave hits Midwest region
The millions of acres of corn grown in states like Ohio, Illinois and Iowa perspire just like any other plant. A single acre ...
Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos reflect on disturbingly moist 'cornhole sweating' in summer heat: 'Got a good view'
After kicking off Wednesday's edition of Live With Kelly & Mark with a joyous on-air celebration of their longtime announcer ...
Heat dome map shows dangerous temperatures across U.S. Corn Belt, parts of the South
A heat dome​ is trapping over 90 million Americans in extreme temperatures this week with the National Weather Service​ issuing heat alerts from Nebraska to Florida.